Fireworks on December 31st. A tradition.
Arubasun. Says: You must one time experience the fireworks display on the island of Aruba during New Years. Many businesses in Oranjestad often light up the famous "pagara" during the daylight of hours of every December 31st. The biggest pagara is lit up at waterfront Oranjestad. I you...
L.G. Smith's Steak & Chop House: Excellent Surf & Turf!
seamandrew Says: On our first night in Aruba, Elisabeth and I weren't in the mood to travel too far for dinner and so we decided to try one of the Renaissance Hotel's on-site restaurants. It turned out to be a very pleasant experience with fantastic food, great atmosphere, and attentive...
Arubasun. Says: Busses run frequently between the resort district in Palm Beach and Eagle Beach to the Central Bus Station in Oranjestad. The bus transportation system is good, the busses are brand new, comfortable and mostly airconditioned. A return ticket Oranjestad Resort district will...
nvschick Says: NO TAX IN ARUBA!! GOOD FOR PURCHASING DESIGNER BAGS AND CLOTHING. ALSO JEWELRY IS CHEAP AND AT GOOD PRICES. JUST REMEMBER TO CLAIM IT ON YOUR CUSTOMS FORM!!!
cruisingbug Says: If you're in Aruba on a Sunday, it's worth the time to attend services at the Dutch Protestant Church (The Protestant Church Community of Aruba). The church itself was built in 1822, but the cultural aspect is that services are conducted (mainly) in Dutch, with an English...
Arubasun. Says: Oranjestad is a very safe city. You can walk at all hours of the night without being bothered or attacked. Nevertheless you should always use common sense.
The museum of foreign currency.
Arubasun. Says: Most visitors miss the museums the city has to offer. Pay a visit to the Museum of foreign currency. In which you would find currencies from every country in the World since the beginning of mankind.The Museum of foreign currency is located next to the University of Aruba...
Arubasun. Says: Oranjestad Wilhelmina park is very well kept it is an oasis of green in the city downtown core. The park was named after the beloved Queen Wilhelmina of The Netherlands and her statue could be seen in the park.Wilhelmina park is a peaceful place, you would see a few people...
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Q: Hi, Can anyone please tell me who "L G Smith Blvd" was named after? I get this question many many times on my travels to...

A: looked it up via Bing and saw that Lloyd Gaston Smith was born May 27, 1891 and was sent to Aruba from the states to select a site for the Aruba Refinery/Lago Oil Co....
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The renaissance of a Caribbean city.

Oranjestad (Oranje=Orange, stad=city) was named after the last name of the Royal Dutch Family (van Oranje). Oranjestad is the bustling capital of Aruba. Home to only 20,000 people, Oranjestad is...
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SO WILD. WENT FOR MY BOYFRIEND'S BROTHER'S WEDDING. SALVADOREANS AND ITALIANS TOOK OVER THAT ISLAND. ME AND JAZZ THE ONLY ECUA'S UP THERE BUT THAT WAS COOL. WENT TO BABY BEACH, DID THE SAFARI AND WENT...
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For 1790 the southern Savaneta the Aruban capital Oranjestad but was more accessible for ships. The city is built around fort, which in 1796 was built by the Dutch in defense of the island and has a...
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